Contact Info
Ochopee, FL 34141
- Phone:
- 239-695-1201
- Phone:
- 239-695-2000
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The Oasis Visitor Center is open from 9:00 - 4:30, every day but Christmas.
The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Permit Office, located at the visitor center, is open from 9:00 - 3:00, every day but Christmas. ORV inspections are conducted Friday through Monday.
The preserve Headquarters Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 4:30. The headquarters is closed on all Federal Holidays.
Seasonal Considerations
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Big Cypress National Preserve is located in Southwest Florida between the cities of Miami and Naples. Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley) and U. S. Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) are the main roads that traverse the site. Visitor facilities and most activities originate from the Tamiami Trail.
The Oasis Visitor Center is located along the Tamiami Trail, 50 miles west of Miami and 50 miles east of Naples. Preserve Headquarters is located near Naples and Everglades City, along U. S. 41, 5 miles east of the State Road 29 intersection.
